Liverpool are currently leading the battle to appoint one of Europe’s most skilled managers, with talks still underway.
This is according to acclaimed journalist Pedro Sepulveda, Michael Edwards – CEO of Football at Anfield – has been forced to look elsewhere in the hunt to replace Jurgen Klopp, after Xabi Alonso announced his decision to stay with Bayer Leverkusen, Now – however – it sounds like Liverpool are making progress with an alternative to the Spaniard.
According to Sepulveda, Liverpool are winning the battle to sign Ruben Amorim from Sporting CP.
Liverpool and the Portuguese tactician are reportedly currently in talks,
It says volumes that the Reds are in pole position to appoint Amorim, since he is one of the most sought-after managers right now, after Alonso’s decision to stay in Germany,
However, that same report suggested that Bayern Munich also want Amorim, as it states those who were focused on Alonso are now turning their attention to the Sporting CP boss,
Sepulveda wrote on X: “Liverpool are leading the race. Negotiations are taking place.”
Amorim’s Sporting CP leads the Primeira Liga with 68 points, one ahead of Benfica and with a game in hand.
Michael Edwards may employ a “brilliant” manager.
If Edwards is successful in luring Amorim to Merseyside, Jamie Carragher appears to have approved the appointment.
The Liverpool veteran has already described the Sporting CP coach as having “great pedigree” and doing a “brilliant” job in Lisbon.
Carragher told CBS Sports: “He’s been in that situation, and he’s been spoken about as a young, up-and-coming coach with a tremendous background who is doing an excellent job right now. He leads the Portuguese league.”
Amorim would constitute Liverpool’s second foray into the Portuguese market, following the high-profile signings of Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez from Porto and Benfica, respectively.
Clearly, Fenway Sports Group (FSG) sees a lot of potential in pursuing that portion of the world, so keep a watch on the issue while negotiations with Amorim continue.
